Free Knitting Pattern TM/MC Extra Soft Wool Blend Lion Brand Martha Stewart Crafts Long Eared

Bunny

Pattern Number: L10125

Free Knitting Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn TM/MC Lion Brand Martha Stewart Crafts Extra Soft Wool Blend Long Eared Bunny
Pattern Number: L10125 SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate SIZE: One Size About 9 1/2 in. (24 cm) tall CORRECTIONS: None as of Mar 31, 2012. To check for later updates, click here.

MATERIALS 5400-503 Lion Brand Martha Stewart Crafts Extra Soft Wool Blend: Gerbera Daisy 1 Ball Lion Brand Double-Pointed Needles - Size 5 Lion Brand Split Ring Stitch Markers Lion Brand Stitch Holders Pom pom Maker Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6) Additional Materials Fiberfill stuffing Small piece each of gray and black felt for eyes and nose Sewing needle and thread

GAUGE: Exact gauge is not essential to this project. STITCH EXPLANATION: M1 (make 1) An increase worked by lifting the horizontal thread lying between needles and placing it onto left needle. Knit this new stitch through the back loop 1 st increased. ssk (slip, slip, knit) Slip next 2 sts as if to knit, one at a time, to right needle; insert left needle into fronts of these 2 sts and knit them tog 1 st decreased. NOTES: 1. Body is worked in the rnd, beg at top of head. 2. Markers are placed on Rnd 8 to indicate where sts will be increased and decreased to shape face. 3. Arms and Ears are worked separately in the rnd and sewn to Bunny. 4. When working in the rnd on double pointed needles (dpn), your sts need to be divided fairly evenly onto the needles. If you are working with a set of 4 dpn, your sts should be divided among 3 needles. The total number of sts will not always be evenly divisible by the number of dpns that you are using this is not a problem! Simply divide your sts as evenly as possible, you will still create a symmetrical 'tube' of knitting.

BODY Head Beg at top of head, cast on 12 sts. Divide sts onto 3 double pointed needles (dpns), with 4 sts on each of the 3 needles. Place marker for beg of rnd. Join by working the first st on left hand needle with the working yarn from the right hand needle, being careful not to twist sts. Rnd 1: Knit.

Rnd 2: *K2, M1; rep from * around - 18 sts at the end of this rnd. Rnds 3, 5 and 7: Knit. Rnd 4: *K3, M1; rep from * around - 24 sts. Rnd 6: *K6, M1, rep from * around - 28 sts. Shape Face Rnd 8: K12, place marker (pm), k3, pm, k to end of rnd. Note: You may wish to use markers in a different color than the beg of rnd marker. Rnds 9-12: K to first marker, slip marker (sm), M1, k to next marker, M1, sm, k to end of rnd - 11 sts between markers, 36 sts at the end of Rnd 12. Rnds 13 and 15: Knit, slipping markers as you come to them. Rnd 14: K to first marker, sm, k4, M1, k3, M1, k4, sm, k to end of rnd - 13 sts between markers, 38 sts at the end of this rnd. Rnd 16: K to first marker, sm, k4, ssk, k1, k2tog, k4, sm, k to end of rnd - 11 sts between markers, 36 sts at the end of this rnd. Rnds 17-20: K to first marker, sm, ssk, k to 2 sts before next marker, k2tog, sm, k to end of rnd - 3 sts between markers, 28 sts at the end of Rnd 20. Rnd 21: Knit. Rnd 22: K1, k2tog, k to 2 sts before first marker, ssk, remove marker, k to next marker, remove marker, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, ssk, k1 - 24 sts. Rnd 23: Knit. Shape Neck Rnds 24-26: *K1, p1; rep from * around. Shape Shoulders Rnd 27: K4, M1, k1, M1, k2, M1, k1, M1, k8, M1, k1, M1, k2, M1, k1, M1, k to end of rnd - 32 sts. Rnd 28: K8, M1, k16, M1, k to end of rnd - 34 sts. Work in St st worked in the rnd (k every rnd) until piece measures about 3 1/2 in. (9 cm) from beg of neck (Rnd 24). Lightly stuff head and Body. Divide For Legs Dividing Rnd: Bind off 1 st for center back, k15 - 16 sts on needle (the 15 just knit + 1 st rem from bind off). Sl these sts to a st holder for right leg, bind off 1 st for center front, k to end of rnd - 16 sts rem for left leg. Divide 16 sts for left leg onto 3 dpns, with 5 sts on the first and 2nd dpn and 6 sts on the 3rd. Place marker for beg of rnd. Join by working the first st on left hand needle with the working yarn from the right hand needle. Work in St st in the rnd until leg measures about 2 1/2 in. (6.5 cm) from Dividing Rnd. Lightly stuff leg. Next Rnd: K2tog around - 8 sts at the end of this rnd. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread yarn tail through rem sts and pull to gather. Knot securely. Divide 16 sts for right leg from holder onto 3 dpns, with 5 sts on the first and 2nd dpn and 6 sts on the 3rd. Work same as for left leg. ARMS (make 2) Cast on 14 sts. Divide sts onto 3 dpns, with 5 sts on the first and 2nd dpn and 4 sts on the 3rd. Place marker for beg of rnd and join. Work in St st in the rnd until piece measures about 2 1/2 in. (6.5 cm) from beg. Next Rnd: K2tog around - 7 sts at the end of this rnd. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread yarn tail through rem sts and pull to gather. Knot securely. EARS (make 2) Cast on 12 sts. Divide sts onto 3 dpns, with 4 sts on each of the 3 needles. Place marker for beg of rnd and join. Work in St st in the rnd until piece measures about 2 in. (5 cm) from beg. Next Rnd: K2tog around - 6 sts at the end of this rnd. Cut yarn, leaving a long yarn tail. Thread yarn tail through rem sts and pull to gather. Knot securely. FINISHING Finish stuffing Body, then sew opening between legs closed. Stuff Arms. Sew top of Arms closed, then sew to Body. Sew Ears to top of head. Following package instructions, make a small pom-pom. Sew pom-pom to back of Bunny for tail. From black felt, cut 2 small circles for eyes. From gray felt, cut a small triangle for nose. With sewing needle and thread, sew felt circles and triangle securely to face. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
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beg = begin(s)(ning) k = knit p = purl rep = repeat(s)(ing) sl = slip st(s) = stitch(es)

dpn(s) = double pointed needle(s) k2tog = knit 2 together rem = remain(s)(ing) rnd(s) = round(s) St st = Stockinette stitch

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*Martha Stewart CraftsTM/MC Extra Soft Wool Blend (Article #5400). 65% Acrylic, 35% Wool; package size: 3.50oz/100.00 gr. (165yds/150m) pull skeins

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